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Introduction: Ramadan Midway Checkpoint
Tonight marks the 15th night of Ramadan, halfway through the blessed month—a perfect opportunity for self-reflection. Are we improving spiritually, or are we letting distractions pull us away?
On the 17th of Ramadan, we commemorate the Battle of Badr (Yawm al-Furqan), the decisive victory distinguishing truth from falsehood. Historically, two great victories—Badr (military) and Fath Makkah (political)—occurred during Ramadan, though the Prophet ﷺ commanded the breaking of fast during battle to maintain strength, highlighting their humanity despite immense faith.
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Tafseer of Surah Al-An’am (Verses 45-49)
Verse 45 (Recap):
• Allah assures victory to His messengers and faithful followers while cutting off the disbelievers.
Verse 46-47:
• Allah asks rhetorically: “If He were to take away your sight, hearing, and seal your hearts, who besides Allah could restore them?”
• Significance of the Heart: In Islam, the heart is the spiritual centre, governing intention, intellect, and emotional states. Modern science affirms the heart’s independent neural activity, reinforcing this profound Qur’anic concept.
• Allah repeatedly delivers the same core message (tawhid and accountability) from different angles—intellectually, emotionally, gently, or sternly—to appeal to different aspects of human nature. Humans require repeated reminders (“Sacred Monotony”) for genuine improvement.
“Sacred Monotony” Explained:
